Hirsuitism Profile
THE HIRSUTISM PROFILE
Hirsutism (HUR-soot-iz-um) is a condition of unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women. Hirsutism results in excessive amounts of stiff and pigmented hair on body areas where men typically grow hair — face, chest and back.
The amount of body hair you have is largely determined by your genetic makeup. Hirsutism may arise from excess male hormones called androgens, primarily testosterone. Hirsutism may also be due to a family trait.
Risk factors
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Family history - Several conditions that cause hirsutism, including congenital adrenal hyperplasia and polycystic ovary syndrome, run in families.
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Ancestry - Women of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian ancestry are more likely to develop hirsutism with no identifiable cause than are other women.
HIRSUTISM PROFILE INCLUDES:
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Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
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Progesterone (Pg)
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Testosterone (T)
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DHEA SO4
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Free Androgen Index
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SHBG